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Abortion seekers ‘seven times’ more likely to be abused
CHICAGO — Women seeking an abortion are seven times more likely to report physical or sexual abuse at the hands of their partners than the US national average for domestic violence, a study published Monday found. The study comes as a Republican senatorial candidate triggered a firestorm of criticism after…
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